Manufacturing Engineer
Posted 3 hours ago by Matchtech
Our client, a leading organization in the aerospace industry, is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join their team at their South Molton Aerospace manufacturing plant.
This role focuses on developing and maintaining cost-efficient manufacturing processes while leading continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a critical role in enhancing productivity, ensuring product quality, and delivering on customer expectations by applying Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain robust, cost-effective manufacturing processes and product structures aligned with Lean manufacturing practices.
- Ensure root cause and failure analysis is conducted when necessary.
- Lead cost-reduction initiatives and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
- Apply Lean manufacturing techniques to eliminate waste and meet customer expectations.
- Implement methods to reduce process variation and enhance efficiency.
- Use Six Sigma strategies to help teams understand variations and manage tolerance stacks in assemblies.
- Understand and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Gage R&R.
- Participate in concurrent engineering efforts and design reviews to minimize product development costs and extend product life.
- Conduct Design for Manufacturing and value engineering initiatives.
- Support new product development projects, using tools like ProLaunch to commit to project schedules.
- Coordinate with various teams to oversee the product lifecycle, from inception to shipment.
- Recommend capital investments, including financial analysis, to support emerging and existing technologies.
- Train and develop team members on relevant processes and methodologies.
Qualifications:
- Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Six Sigma certification or similar qualification preferred.
Skills and Experience:
- Detailed knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques, such as value stream mapping and one-piece flow.
- Understanding of Six Sigma tools and concepts to minimize process and product variability (e.g., regression analysis, design of experiments).
- Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies like 8D, root cause analysis, and process failure mode effect analysis (PFMEA).
- Experience with software applications including CAD, CAM, MS Office, and MiniTab.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as metal cutting, tool design, welding, injection molding, and soldering.
- Ability to lead cross-functional process improvement teams.
- Understanding of engineering design and product reliability principles, including fluid dynamics, thermal dynamics, and electronic circuits.
- Familiarity with industry quality standards like ISO9001 and AS9100.
- Understanding of ProLaunch and product development tools.
What They Offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Exciting and challenging projects in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
- Career development opportunities through internal promotions.
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
- A focus on employee wellbeing, with resources and tools to support your health and safety.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- ASAP
- Contract Length:
- N/A
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- 578688_1728658934
- Job ID:
- 222475739
- Applications:
- Be first to apply
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